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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Contract)

30 October by Masstemps

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -West Midlands -West Midlands -Walsall
Salary:
£16.50 - £18/hour

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the Walsall area.

THE ROLE

•  Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of industrial machinery, plant equipment and production machinery.

•  Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise machine downtime.

•  Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance to ensure production machinery is kept operational.

•  Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, motors, valves and cylinders.

•  Carry out electrical fault-finding, including working with motors, sensors, control panels and electrical circuits.

•  Undertake mechanical repairs, including replacing bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains, rollers and drive systems.

•  Inspect machinery and plant equipment to identify potential faults and prevent unexpected breakdowns.

•  Assist with machinery installations, modifications, upgrades and commissioning.

•  Carry out routine inspections, servicing and lubrication of machinery and equipment.

•  Read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and technical manuals.

•  Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete relevant paperwork.

•  Work closely with production teams to prioritise maintenance requirements and minimise disruption.

•  Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with health and safety procedures and company policies.

ABOUT YOU

 Previous experience working as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, industrial or production environment.

 Strong mechanical maintenance experience working on industrial machinery, plant equipment and production lines.

 Good electrical fault-finding skills, with the ability to diagnose and repair electrical and control system issues.

 Experience maintaining and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

 Knowledge of motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps and other industrial machinery components.

 Experience carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown maintenance.

 Ability to fault-find and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.

 Confident using engineering tools, test equipment and diagnostic equipment.

 Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and technical documentation.

 Good understanding of health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and lock-off/tag-out practices.

 Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent) would be advantageous.

 Ability to work independently, manage maintenance priorities and work effectively under pressure.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Thursday 07:00am – 16:00pm

Friday 07:00am – 13:30pm

PAY RATE

£16.50 - £18.00ph. However, negotiable depending on experience (OVERTIME PAID AT TIME AND A THIRD)

If you wish to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or call one of our branches:

Walsall – 01922 824 024

Wolverhampton – 01902 200 092

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